Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Acute Care - 26-01072


Healthcare - NYC - Elmhurst, NY
Queens County, New York
Locations: Queens County, Astoria, Brooklyn, Valley Stream
Posted On: February 02, 2026
Last Day to Apply: February 16, 2026
Pay: $31.00 to $40.00 per hour

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Acute Care
Location: Elmhurst, NY
Duration: 14 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $31 – $40 per hour

Job Overview

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a qualified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join an acute care hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have experience managing medically complex patients and providing comprehensive care for individuals with speech, language, and swallowing (dysphagia) disorders.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, assess, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders

  • Provide direct clinical services to acute care patients with complex medical conditions

  • Manage and treat dysphagia cases in accordance with best clinical practices

  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver patient-centered care

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, and patient progress

  • Adhere to hospital policies, regulatory standards, and patient safety guidelines

Qualifications

  • Active Speech Language Pathologist license issued by NYSED (Primary Source Verification required)

  • Minimum 1 year of experience as a Speech Clinician

  • Dysphagia training required

  • Minimum 2 years of acute care experience, including medically complex cases

  • BLS certification preferred

  • Strong communication, clinical documentation, and patient care skills

For more details contact at pmohanty@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-806-4227.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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